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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 234.25 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 234.25 and 99.81 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 234.25 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/234.25 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 234.25 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 23,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380.24/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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