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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 234.40 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 234.40 and 96.22 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 234.40 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/234.40 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 234.40 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 22,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.97/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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