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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 258.99 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 258.99 and 91.26 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 258.99 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/258.99 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 258.99 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 23,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635.43/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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