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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 233.14 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 233.14 and 113.86 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 233.14 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/233.14 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 233.14 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 26,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545.32/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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