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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 259.05 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 259.05 and 91.48 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 259.05 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/259.05 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 259.05 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 23,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697.89/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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