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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 234.23 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 234.23 and 135.01 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 234.23 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/234.23 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 234.23 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 31,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,622.22/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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