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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 234.36 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 234.36 and 111.71 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 234.36 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/234.36 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 234.36 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 26,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.36/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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