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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 234.28 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 234.28 and 107.51 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 234.28 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/234.28 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 234.28 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 25,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185.73/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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