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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 234.22 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 234.22 and 96.04 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 234.22 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/234.22 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 234.22 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 22,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494.49/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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