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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 234.26 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 234.26 and 92.13 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 234.26 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/234.26 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 234.26 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 21,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582.37/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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