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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 233.63 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 233.63 and 95.62 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 233.63 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/233.63 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 233.63 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 22,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.70/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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