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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 254.03 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 254.03 and 83.75 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 254.03 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/254.03 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 254.03 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 21,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.01/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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