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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 254.07 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 254.07 and 123.75 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 254.07 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/254.07 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 254.07 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 31,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.16/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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