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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 259.34 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 259.34 and 136.77 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 259.34 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/259.34 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 259.34 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 35,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.25/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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