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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.88 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.88 and 95.81 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.88 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.88 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.88 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 22,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.87/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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