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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 234 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 234 and 95.89 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 234 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/234 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 234 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 22,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.26/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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