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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 252.98 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 252.98 and 136.20 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 252.98 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/252.98 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 252.98 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 34,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455.20/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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