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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 234.48 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 234.48 and 107.74 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 234.48 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/234.48 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 234.48 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 25,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262.88/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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