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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 238.03 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 238.03 and 98.83 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 238.03 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/238.03 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 238.03 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 23,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.66/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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