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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.70 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.70 and 99.40 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.70 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.70 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.70 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 23,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230.75/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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