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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.48 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.48 and 113.89 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.48 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.48 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.48 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 26,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591.05/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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