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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 233.96 and 142.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 233.96 and 142.21 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 233.96 = 142.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/233.96 = 142.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 233.96 × 142.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 33,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.57/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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