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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 258.35 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 258.35 and 89.94 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 258.35 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/258.35 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 258.35 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 23,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.55/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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