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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.52 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.52 and 102.86 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.52 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.52 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.52 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 24,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.87/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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