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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.27 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.27 and 95.07 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.27 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.27 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.27 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 22,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.57/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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