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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 234.11 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 234.11 and 99.71 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 234.11 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/234.11 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 234.11 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 23,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343.11/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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