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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 233.75 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 233.75 and 95.72 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 233.75 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/233.75 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 233.75 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 22,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374.81/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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