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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.33 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.33 and 98.29 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.33 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.33 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.33 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 23,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.98/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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