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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 233.57 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 233.57 and 99.33 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 233.57 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/233.57 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 233.57 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 23,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.34/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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