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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 233.86 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 233.86 and 103.11 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 233.86 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/233.86 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 233.86 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 24,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114.05/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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