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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 238.33 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 238.33 and 99.03 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 238.33 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/238.33 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 238.33 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 23,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.82/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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