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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 238.00 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 238.00 and 98.75 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 238.00 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/238.00 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 238.00 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 23,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503.22/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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