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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 258 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 258 and 89.81 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 258 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/258 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 258 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 23,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170.98/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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