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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 233.56 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 233.56 and 95.57 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 233.56 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/233.56 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 233.56 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 22,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321.33/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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