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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 233.76 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 233.76 and 103.94 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 233.76 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/233.76 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 233.76 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 24,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297.01/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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