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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.50 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.50 and 99.29 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.50 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.50 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.50 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 23,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184.22/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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