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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 234.19 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 234.19 and 99.79 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 234.19 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/234.19 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 234.19 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 23,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368.99/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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