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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.56 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.56 and 98.48 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.56 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.56 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.56 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 23,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394.60/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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