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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 234.02 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 234.02 and 95.90 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 234.02 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/234.02 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 234.02 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 22,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.52/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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