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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 234.57 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 234.57 and 138.89 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 234.57 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/234.57 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 234.57 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 32,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579.43/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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