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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 259.20 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 259.20 and 100.76 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 259.20 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/259.20 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 259.20 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 26,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.70/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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