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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.82 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.82 and 99.47 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.82 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.82 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.82 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 23,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256.91/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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