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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 237.45 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 237.45 and 98.37 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 237.45 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/237.45 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 237.45 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 23,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,358.44/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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