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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 237.44 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 237.44 and 98.38 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 237.44 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/237.44 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 237.44 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 23,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359.35/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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