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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.88 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.88 and 88.12 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.88 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.88 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.88 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 22,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.91/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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