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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 259.49 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 259.49 and 91.79 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 259.49 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/259.49 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 259.49 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 23,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818.59/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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