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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.21 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.21 and 101.12 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.21 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.21 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.21 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 25,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,705.72/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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