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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.92 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.92 and 88.94 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.92 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.92 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.92 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 22,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.14/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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