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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 238.07 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 238.07 and 135.53 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 238.07 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/238.07 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 238.07 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 32,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,265.63/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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