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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.37, 233.74 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.37, 233.74 and 95.72 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.37 : 233.74 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.37/233.74 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.37x = 233.74 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.37x = 22,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372.01/169.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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