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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.56 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.56 and 98.46 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.56 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.56 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.56 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 23,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.16/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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