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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 234.02 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 234.02 and 91.95 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 234.02 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/234.02 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 234.02 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 21,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.79/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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