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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 234.43 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 234.43 and 92.25 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 234.43 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/234.43 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 234.43 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 21,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,625.94/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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