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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 238.12 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 238.12 and 135.96 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 238.12 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/238.12 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 238.12 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 32,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.71/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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