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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 253.76 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 253.76 and 137.52 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 253.76 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/253.76 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 253.76 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 34,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,896.39/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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