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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 238.40 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 238.40 and 99.08 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 238.40 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/238.40 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 238.40 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 23,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620.67/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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