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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.59 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.59 and 87.92 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.59 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.59 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.59 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 22,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294.36/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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