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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258.03 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258.03 and 100.02 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258.03 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258.03 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258.03 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 25,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.16/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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