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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 238.24 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 238.24 and 98.96 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 238.24 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/238.24 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 238.24 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 23,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,576.23/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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