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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 254.06 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 254.06 and 125.79 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 254.06 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/254.06 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 254.06 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 31,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.21/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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