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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 238.36 and 99.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 238.36 and 99.00 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 238.36 = 99.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/238.36 = 99.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 238.36 × 99.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 23,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596.87/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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