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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 254.22 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 254.22 and 100.95 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 254.22 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/254.22 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 254.22 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 25,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,662.18/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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