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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.52 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.52 and 98.45 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.52 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.52 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.52 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 23,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383.84/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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