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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 237.68 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 237.68 and 98.54 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 237.68 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/237.68 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 237.68 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 23,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422.12/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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