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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.20 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.20 and 75.94 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.20 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.20 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.20 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 19,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606.97/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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