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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 234.56 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 234.56 and 142.27 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 234.56 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/234.56 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 234.56 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 33,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,370.85/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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