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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 234.59 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 234.59 and 111.69 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 234.59 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/234.59 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 234.59 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 26,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.36/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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