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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 258.89 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 258.89 and 96.05 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 258.89 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/258.89 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 258.89 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 24,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,866.55/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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