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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 233.40 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 233.40 and 103.62 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 233.40 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/233.40 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 233.40 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 24,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184.91/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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