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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 253.92 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 253.92 and 100.89 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 253.92 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/253.92 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 253.92 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 25,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.99/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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