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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 233.80 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 233.80 and 99.47 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 233.80 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/233.80 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 233.80 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 23,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256.09/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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