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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 259.47 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 259.47 and 91.85 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 259.47 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/259.47 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 259.47 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 23,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831.02/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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