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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 233.79 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 233.79 and 95.72 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 233.79 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/233.79 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 233.79 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 22,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378.38/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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