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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 234.41 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 234.41 and 96.16 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 234.41 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/234.41 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 234.41 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 22,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540.87/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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