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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 233.85 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 233.85 and 141.91 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 233.85 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/233.85 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 233.85 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 33,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.65/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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