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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 234.06 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 234.06 and 99.63 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 234.06 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/234.06 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 234.06 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 23,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319.86/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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