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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 238.48 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 238.48 and 138.04 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 238.48 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/238.48 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 238.48 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 32,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.78/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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