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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254.12 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254.12 and 87.06 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254.12 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254.12 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254.12 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 22,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124.50/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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