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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.32 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.32 and 99.83 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.32 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.32 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.32 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 23,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.49/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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