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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 237.50 and 98.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 237.50 and 98.41 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 237.50 = 98.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/237.50 = 98.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 237.50 × 98.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 23,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370.70/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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