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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.89, 234.42 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.89, 234.42 and 99.95 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.89 : 234.42 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.89/234.42 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.89x = 234.42 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.89x = 23,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431.32/169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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