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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 257.93 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 257.93 and 90.86 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 257.93 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/257.93 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 257.93 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 23,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.07/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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