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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 234.23 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 234.23 and 96.05 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 234.23 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/234.23 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 234.23 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 22,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497.79/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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