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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.42 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.42 and 131.06 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.42 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.42 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.42 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 33,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344.76/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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