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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 234.20 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 234.20 and 95.01 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 234.20 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/234.20 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 234.20 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 22,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251.68/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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