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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.61, 238.19 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.61, 238.19 and 98.92 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.61 : 238.19 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.61/238.19 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.61x = 238.19 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.61x = 23,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561.75/172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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