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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.08 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.08 and 95.95 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.08 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.08 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.08 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 22,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459.03/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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