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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 233.98 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 233.98 and 103.20 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 233.98 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/233.98 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 233.98 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 24,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.48/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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