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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 233.59 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 233.59 and 102.94 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 233.59 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/233.59 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 233.59 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 24,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045.75/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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