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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 238.35 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 238.35 and 95.09 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 238.35 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/238.35 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 238.35 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 22,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.70/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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