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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 258.02 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 258.02 and 95.02 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 258.02 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/258.02 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 258.02 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 24,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517.06/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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