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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 234 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 234 and 99.66 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 234 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/234 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 234 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 23,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.44/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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