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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 237.98 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 237.98 and 139.92 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 237.98 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/237.98 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 237.98 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 33,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298.16/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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