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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 238.30 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 238.30 and 107.11 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 238.30 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/238.30 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 238.30 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 25,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524.31/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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