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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.25 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.25 and 96.75 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.25 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.25 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.25 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 24,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.94/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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