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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 253.37 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 253.37 and 91.86 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 253.37 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/253.37 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 253.37 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 23,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274.57/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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