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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 233.79 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 233.79 and 95.74 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 233.79 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/233.79 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 233.79 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 22,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.05/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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