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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.33 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.33 and 139.84 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.33 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.33 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.33 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 32,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628.98/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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