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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 234 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 234 and 136.98 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 234 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/234 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 234 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 32,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.32/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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