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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.20 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.20 and 92.56 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.20 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.20 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.20 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 23,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.75/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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