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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 257.99 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 257.99 and 90.96 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 257.99 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/257.99 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 257.99 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 23,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.32/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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