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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.72 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.72 and 91.34 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.72 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.72 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.72 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 23,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631.48/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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