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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 233.86 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 233.86 and 107.33 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 233.86 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/233.86 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 233.86 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 25,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.19/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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