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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 233.47 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 233.47 and 95.50 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 233.47 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/233.47 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 233.47 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 22,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296.39/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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