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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.48 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.48 and 91.76 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.48 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.48 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.48 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 23,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809.88/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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