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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 234.12 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 234.12 and 95.96 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 234.12 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/234.12 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 234.12 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 22,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.16/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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