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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 253.83 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 253.83 and 87.92 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 253.83 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/253.83 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 253.83 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 22,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316.73/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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