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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 233.66 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 233.66 and 107.14 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 233.66 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/233.66 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 233.66 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 25,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032.63/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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