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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.40 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.40 and 75.42 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.40 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.40 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.40 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 19,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563.95/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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