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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.12 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.12 and 100.16 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.12 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.12 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.12 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 25,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,853.30/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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