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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 233.60 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 233.60 and 95.59 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 233.60 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/233.60 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 233.60 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 22,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329.82/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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