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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.35 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.35 and 92.61 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.35 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.35 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.35 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 23,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554.53/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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