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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.39 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.39 and 103.64 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.39 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.39 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.39 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 24,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.38/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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