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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 258.06 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 258.06 and 75.92 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 258.06 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/258.06 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 258.06 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 19,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591.92/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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