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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 238.07 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 238.07 and 94.89 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 238.07 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/238.07 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 238.07 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 22,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589.99/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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