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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 254.22 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 254.22 and 125.92 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 254.22 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/254.22 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 254.22 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 32,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,011.38/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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