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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.83 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.83 and 99.51 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.83 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.83 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.83 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 23,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268.42/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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