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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 233.88 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 233.88 and 95.82 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 233.88 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/233.88 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 233.88 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 22,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.38/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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