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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.66 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.66 and 99.38 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.66 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.66 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.66 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 23,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.13/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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