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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.04, 258.04 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.04, 258.04 and 90.92 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.04 : 258.04 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.04/258.04 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.04x = 258.04 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.04x = 23,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461.76/172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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