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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 234.60 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 234.60 and 137.44 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 234.60 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/234.60 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 234.60 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 32,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243.42/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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