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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 238.38 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 238.38 and 94.06 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 238.38 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/238.38 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 238.38 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 22,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.83/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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