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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 237.30 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 237.30 and 98.27 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 237.30 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/237.30 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 237.30 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 23,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.28/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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