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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 254.34 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 254.34 and 126.09 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 254.34 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/254.34 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 254.34 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 32,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,069.73/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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