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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.61 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.61 and 135.75 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.61 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.61 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.61 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 34,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.31/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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