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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 253.72 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 253.72 and 88.12 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 253.72 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/253.72 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 253.72 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 22,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.81/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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