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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 233.82 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 233.82 and 107.39 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 233.82 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/233.82 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 233.82 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 25,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110.51/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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