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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 258.23 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 258.23 and 90.98 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 258.23 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/258.23 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 258.23 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 23,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493.77/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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