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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 253.56 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 253.56 and 88.02 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 253.56 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/253.56 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 253.56 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 22,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318.35/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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