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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.82 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.82 and 139.86 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.82 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.82 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.82 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 32,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.07/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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