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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 233.50 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 233.50 and 103.75 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 233.50 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/233.50 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 233.50 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 24,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225.63/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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