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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.64 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.64 and 91.81 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.64 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.64 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.64 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 23,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377.23/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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