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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 233.90 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 233.90 and 138.50 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 233.90 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/233.90 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 233.90 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 32,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395.15/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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