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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 234.31 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 234.31 and 142.35 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 234.31 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/234.31 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 234.31 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 33,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.03/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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