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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 257.91 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 257.91 and 95.07 is: 142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 257.91 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/257.91 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 257.91 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 24,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519.50/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.35

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