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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.49 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.49 and 102.79 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.49 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.49 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.49 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 24,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000.44/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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