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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.31 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.31 and 113.99 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.31 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.31 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.31 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 26,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.13/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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