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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 259.07 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 259.07 and 91.49 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 259.07 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/259.07 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 259.07 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 23,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700.56/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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