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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 258.10 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 258.10 and 95.08 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 258.10 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/258.10 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 258.10 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 24,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540.15/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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