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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 238.13 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 238.13 and 141.47 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 238.13 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/238.13 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 238.13 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 33,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688.25/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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