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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 253.51 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 253.51 and 128.72 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 253.51 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/253.51 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 253.51 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 32,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632.12/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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