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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.55 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.55 and 95.56 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.55 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.55 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.55 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 22,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316.39/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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