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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.86 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.86 and 99.52 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.86 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.86 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.86 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 23,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273.75/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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