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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 233.40 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 233.40 and 102.73 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 233.40 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/233.40 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 233.40 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 23,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977.18/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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