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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 234.45 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 234.45 and 99.97 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 234.45 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/234.45 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 234.45 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 23,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437.38/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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