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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.39 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.39 and 92.72 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.39 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.39 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.39 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 23,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.91/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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