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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 259.44 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 259.44 and 95.94 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 259.44 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/259.44 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 259.44 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 24,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.67/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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