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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 258.36 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 258.36 and 91.13 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 258.36 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/258.36 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 258.36 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 23,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544.35/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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