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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.47 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.47 and 92.04 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.47 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.47 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.47 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 23,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329.38/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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