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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 257.82 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 257.82 and 91.02 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 257.82 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/257.82 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 257.82 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 23,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.78/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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