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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 238.43 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 238.43 and 99.09 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 238.43 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/238.43 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 238.43 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 23,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626.28/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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