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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 259.39 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 259.39 and 75.45 is: 113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 259.39 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/259.39 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 259.39 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 19,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570.98/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.13

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