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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 233.85 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 233.85 and 91.83 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 233.85 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/233.85 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 233.85 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 21,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473.58/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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