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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.23 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.23 and 90.86 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.23 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.23 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.23 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 23,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461.03/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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