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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.57, 238.17 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.57, 238.17 and 107.14 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.57 : 238.17 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.57/238.17 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.57x = 238.17 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.57x = 25,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517.53/172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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