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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.61 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.61 and 87.93 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.61 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.61 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.61 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 22,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.49/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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