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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 238.02 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 238.02 and 93.79 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 238.02 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/238.02 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 238.02 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 22,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.38/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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