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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.45, 254.10 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.45, 254.10 and 101.02 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.45 : 254.10 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.45/254.10 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.45x = 254.10 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.45x = 25,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.18/169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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