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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 233.83 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 233.83 and 99.48 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 233.83 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/233.83 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 233.83 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 23,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,260.33/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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