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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.62 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.62 and 67.12 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.62 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.62 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.62 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 17,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090.09/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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