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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 233.51 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 233.51 and 99.28 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 233.51 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/233.51 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 233.51 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 23,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.87/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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