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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 258.31 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 258.31 and 89.82 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 258.31 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/258.31 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 258.31 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 23,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.52/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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