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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 233.55 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 233.55 and 95.55 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 233.55 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/233.55 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 233.55 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 22,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.70/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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