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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 233.63 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 233.63 and 102.93 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 233.63 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/233.63 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 233.63 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 24,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047.65/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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