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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 233.98 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 233.98 and 95.88 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 233.98 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/233.98 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 233.98 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 22,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.35/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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