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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.72, 254.45 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.72, 254.45 and 72.14 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.45 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.45 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.45 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 18,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354.39/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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