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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.05 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.05 and 125.96 is: 173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.05 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.05 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.05 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 29,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.14/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.81

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