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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 233.49 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 233.49 and 95.50 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 233.49 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/233.49 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 233.49 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 22,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.30/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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