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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 238.41 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 238.41 and 95.14 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 238.41 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/238.41 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 238.41 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 22,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682.33/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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