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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.12 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.12 and 71.83 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.12 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.12 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.12 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 18,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252.71/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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