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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 234.28 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 234.28 and 96.11 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 234.28 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/234.28 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 234.28 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 22,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516.65/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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