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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.37, 258.12 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.37, 258.12 and 100.01 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.37 : 258.12 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.37/258.12 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.37x = 258.12 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.37x = 25,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813.29/172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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