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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 259.10 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 259.10 and 138.76 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 259.10 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/259.10 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 259.10 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 35,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952.72/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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