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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.21 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.21 and 100.14 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.21 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.21 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.21 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 25,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857.15/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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