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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.37 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.37 and 95.06 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.37 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.37 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.37 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 24,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561.06/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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