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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 234.43 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 234.43 and 111.75 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 234.43 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/234.43 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 234.43 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 26,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197.55/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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