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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 233.90 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 233.90 and 91.87 is: 126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 233.90 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/233.90 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 233.90 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 21,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.81/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.78

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