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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.26 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.26 and 125.92 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.26 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.26 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.26 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 32,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016.42/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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