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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 233.87 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 233.87 and 103.91 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 233.87 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/233.87 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 233.87 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 24,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299.74/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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