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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 234.13 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 234.13 and 107.55 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 234.13 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/234.13 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 234.13 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 25,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180.68/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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