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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 259.02 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 259.02 and 91.55 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 259.02 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/259.02 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 259.02 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 23,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711.99/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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