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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 233.94 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 233.94 and 99.60 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 233.94 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/233.94 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 233.94 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 23,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300.42/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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