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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 237.48 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 237.48 and 98.42 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 237.48 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/237.48 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 237.48 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 23,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372.78/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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