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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 252.90 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 252.90 and 141.93 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 252.90 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/252.90 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 252.90 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 35,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,894.10/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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