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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 233.39 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 233.39 and 99.22 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 233.39 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/233.39 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 233.39 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 23,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156.96/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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