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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 234.09 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 234.09 and 145.14 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 234.09 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/234.09 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 234.09 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 33,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.82/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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