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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 253.70 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 253.70 and 100.93 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 253.70 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/253.70 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 253.70 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 25,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605.18/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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