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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 259.05 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 259.05 and 75.12 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 259.05 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/259.05 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 259.05 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 19,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.84/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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