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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 233.54 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 233.54 and 99.29 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 233.54 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/233.54 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 233.54 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 23,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187.69/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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