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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 238.25 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 238.25 and 98.98 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 238.25 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/238.25 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 238.25 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 23,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.30/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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