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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 259.39 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 259.39 and 127.09 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 259.39 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/259.39 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 259.39 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 32,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.88/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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