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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 258.20 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 258.20 and 98.89 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 258.20 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/258.20 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 258.20 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 25,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.40/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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