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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 234.52 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 234.52 and 99.96 is: 137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 234.52 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/234.52 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 234.52 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 23,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442.62/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.95

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