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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.21, 258.19 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.21, 258.19 and 91.09 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.21 : 258.19 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.21/258.19 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.21x = 258.19 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.21x = 23,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.53/172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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