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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 234.06 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 234.06 and 111.38 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 234.06 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/234.06 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 234.06 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 26,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068.01/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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