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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 238.02 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 238.02 and 141.54 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 238.02 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/238.02 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 238.02 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 33,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.35/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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