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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 233.95 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 233.95 and 95.84 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 233.95 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/233.95 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 233.95 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 22,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.30/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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