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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 238.02 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 238.02 and 107.04 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 238.02 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/238.02 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 238.02 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 25,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477.66/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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