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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.88 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.88 and 137.88 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.88 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.88 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.88 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 35,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.85/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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