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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 255.01 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 255.01 and 88.86 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 255.01 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/255.01 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 255.01 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 22,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.19/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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