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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 233.50 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 233.50 and 139.34 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 233.50 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/233.50 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 233.50 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 32,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535.89/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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