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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.88 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.88 and 94.75 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.88 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.88 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.88 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 22,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538.89/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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