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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 233.84 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 233.84 and 142.28 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 233.84 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/233.84 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 233.84 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 33,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.87/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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