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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 234.20 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 234.20 and 96.02 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 234.20 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/234.20 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 234.20 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 22,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.95/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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