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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 238.23 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 238.23 and 107.09 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 238.23 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/238.23 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 238.23 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 25,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.86/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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