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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.22, 233.54 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.22, 233.54 and 99.31 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.22 : 233.54 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.22/233.54 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.22x = 233.54 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.22x = 23,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192.86/169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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