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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 259.15 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 259.15 and 91.65 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 259.15 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/259.15 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 259.15 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 23,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751.10/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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