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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 238.21 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 238.21 and 107.16 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 238.21 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/238.21 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 238.21 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 25,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.58/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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