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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 234.30 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 234.30 and 96.09 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 234.30 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/234.30 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 234.30 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 22,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513.89/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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