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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.39, 253.83 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.39, 253.83 and 96.19 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.39 : 253.83 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.39/253.83 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.39x = 253.83 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.39x = 24,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415.63/169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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