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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 258.04 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 258.04 and 90.86 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 258.04 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/258.04 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 258.04 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 23,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.51/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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