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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 233.51 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 233.51 and 99.35 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 233.51 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/233.51 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 233.51 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 23,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.22/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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