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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 238.11 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 238.11 and 98.88 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 238.11 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/238.11 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 238.11 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 23,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544.32/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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