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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 258.57 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 258.57 and 90.13 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 258.57 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/258.57 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 258.57 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 23,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.91/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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