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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.79 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.79 and 136.65 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.79 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.79 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.79 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 31,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947.40/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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