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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 253.60 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 253.60 and 96.96 is: 145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 253.60 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/253.60 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 253.60 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 24,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589.06/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.39

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