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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 259.27 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 259.27 and 91.55 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 259.27 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/259.27 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 259.27 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 23,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.71/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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