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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 233.62 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 233.62 and 99.37 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 233.62 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/233.62 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 233.62 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 23,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214.82/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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