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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 253.56 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 253.56 and 91.86 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 253.56 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/253.56 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 253.56 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 23,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,292.02/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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