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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 233.91 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 233.91 and 138.65 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 233.91 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/233.91 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 233.91 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 32,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431.69/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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