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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 254.09 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 254.09 and 125.85 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 254.09 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/254.09 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 254.09 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 31,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978.02/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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