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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 233.89 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 233.89 and 94.80 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 233.89 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/233.89 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 233.89 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 22,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.54/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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