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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 234.13 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 234.13 and 125.95 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 234.13 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/234.13 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 234.13 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 29,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,488.67/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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