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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.47 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.47 and 95.92 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.47 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.47 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.47 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 24,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.71/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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