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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 237.41 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 237.41 and 98.35 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 237.41 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/237.41 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 237.41 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 23,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,350.11/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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