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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.07 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.07 and 91.61 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.07 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.07 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.07 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 23,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.28/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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