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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 233.90 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 233.90 and 103.95 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 233.90 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/233.90 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 233.90 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 24,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313.91/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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