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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 233.82 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 233.82 and 91.81 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 233.82 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/233.82 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 233.82 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 21,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.58/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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