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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.93, 259.35 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.93, 259.35 and 99.94 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.93 : 259.35 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.93/259.35 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.93x = 259.35 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.93x = 25,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,919.44/172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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