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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 233.97 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 233.97 and 95.87 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 233.97 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/233.97 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 233.97 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 22,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.29/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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