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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 259.42 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 259.42 and 91.80 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 259.42 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/259.42 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 259.42 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 23,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814.76/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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