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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.91, 255.03 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.91, 255.03 and 91.88 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.91 : 255.03 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.91/255.03 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.91x = 255.03 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.91x = 23,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432.79/169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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