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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.76 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.76 and 103.90 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.76 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.76 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.76 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 24,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.66/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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