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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 234.22 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 234.22 and 114.52 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 234.22 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/234.22 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 234.22 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 26,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822.99/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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