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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 253.89 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 253.89 and 101.05 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 253.89 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/253.89 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 253.89 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 25,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654.95/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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