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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 257.85 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 257.85 and 90.90 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 257.85 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/257.85 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 257.85 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 23,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438.57/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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