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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 258.12 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 258.12 and 99.90 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 258.12 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/258.12 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 258.12 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 25,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,786.19/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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