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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.67 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.67 and 102.94 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.67 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.67 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.67 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 24,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.99/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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