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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 234.18 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 234.18 and 114.52 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 234.18 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/234.18 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 234.18 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 26,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818.29/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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