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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 254.14 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 254.14 and 61.14 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 254.14 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/254.14 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 254.14 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 15,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538.12/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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