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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 233.41 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 233.41 and 99.20 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 233.41 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/233.41 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 233.41 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 23,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152.61/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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