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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 233.84 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 233.84 and 107.31 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 233.84 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/233.84 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 233.84 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 25,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.37/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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