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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 234.27 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 234.27 and 138.84 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 234.27 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/234.27 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 234.27 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 32,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526.05/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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