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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.70 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.70 and 102.99 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.70 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.70 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.70 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 24,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068.76/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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