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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.08 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.08 and 136.14 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.08 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.08 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.08 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 35,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134.33/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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