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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.72 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.72 and 103.83 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.72 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.72 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.72 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 24,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267.15/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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