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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 233.60 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 233.60 and 99.37 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 233.60 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/233.60 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 233.60 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 23,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212.83/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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