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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.53, 233.94 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.53, 233.94 and 99.58 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.53 : 233.94 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.53/233.94 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.53x = 233.94 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.53x = 23,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,295.93/169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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