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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 234.51 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 234.51 and 96.26 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 234.51 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/234.51 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 234.51 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 22,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572.76/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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