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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 234.37 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 234.37 and 137.14 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 234.37 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/234.37 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 234.37 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 32,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,141.50/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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