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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 258.26 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 258.26 and 95.08 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 258.26 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/258.26 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 258.26 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 24,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555.36/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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