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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 233.96 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 233.96 and 139.95 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 233.96 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/233.96 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 233.96 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 32,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742.00/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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