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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.96 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.96 and 91.54 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.96 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.96 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.96 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 23,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,703.90/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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