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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.28 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.28 and 95.03 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.28 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.28 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.28 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 24,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,544.35/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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