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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 234.62 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 234.62 and 107.87 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 234.62 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/234.62 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 234.62 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 25,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306.75/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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