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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.26 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.26 and 107.50 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.26 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.26 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.26 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 25,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182.95/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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