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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 238.31 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 238.31 and 107.22 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 238.31 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/238.31 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 238.31 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 25,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.60/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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