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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 259.20 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 259.20 and 136.88 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 259.20 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/259.20 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 259.20 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 35,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.30/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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