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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 233.93 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 233.93 and 103.99 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 233.93 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/233.93 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 233.93 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 24,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.38/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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