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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 237.54 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 237.54 and 98.46 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 237.54 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/237.54 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 237.54 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 23,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387.67/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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