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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 234.36 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 234.36 and 99.92 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 234.36 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/234.36 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 234.36 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 23,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417.25/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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