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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.27, 254.10 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.27, 254.10 and 101.23 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.27 : 254.10 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.27/254.10 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.27x = 254.10 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.27x = 25,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722.54/169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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