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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 233.95 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 233.95 and 104.02 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 233.95 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/233.95 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 233.95 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 24,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335.48/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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