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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 234.34 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 234.34 and 92.19 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 234.34 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/234.34 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 234.34 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 21,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603.33/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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