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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 233.88 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 233.88 and 99.55 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 233.88 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/233.88 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 233.88 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 23,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.26/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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