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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.26 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.26 and 75.38 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.26 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.26 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.26 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 19,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.72/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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