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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.64 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.64 and 140.22 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.64 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.64 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.64 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 32,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,761.00/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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