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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.92 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.92 and 88.13 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.92 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.92 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.92 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 22,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.97/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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