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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 237.98 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 237.98 and 93.77 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 237.98 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/237.98 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 237.98 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 22,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.43/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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