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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.16 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.16 and 100.94 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.16 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.16 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.16 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 25,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653.64/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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