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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.74 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.74 and 103.87 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.74 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.74 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.74 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 24,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,278.57/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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