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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.61, 259.00 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.61, 259.00 and 81.29 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.61 : 259.00 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.61/259.00 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.61x = 259.00 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.61x = 21,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053.10/172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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