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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 233.48 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 233.48 and 113.91 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 233.48 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/233.48 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 233.48 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 26,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,595.71/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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