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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 234.04 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 234.04 and 95.91 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 234.04 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/234.04 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 234.04 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 22,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.12/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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