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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 238.10 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 238.10 and 139.64 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 238.10 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/238.10 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 238.10 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 33,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248.28/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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