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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 233.45 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 233.45 and 95.48 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 233.45 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/233.45 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 233.45 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 22,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.81/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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