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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.51, 253.91 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.51, 253.91 and 142.01 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.51 : 253.91 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.51/253.91 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.51x = 253.91 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.51x = 36,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,056.84/169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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