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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 257.55 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 257.55 and 136.06 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 257.55 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/257.55 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 257.55 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 35,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.25/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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