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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 234.25 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 234.25 and 92.12 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 234.25 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/234.25 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 234.25 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 21,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.29/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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