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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.71, 238.33 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.71, 238.33 and 95.09 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.71 : 238.33 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.71/238.33 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.71x = 238.33 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.71x = 22,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.80/172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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