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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.80 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.80 and 95.74 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.80 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.80 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.80 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 22,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.73/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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