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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 234.08 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 234.08 and 107.44 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 234.08 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/234.08 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 234.08 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 25,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149.56/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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