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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.71 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.71 and 87.92 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.71 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.71 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.71 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 22,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306.18/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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