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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.71 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.71 and 100.71 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.71 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.71 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.71 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 25,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.63/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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