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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.78, 238.42 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.78, 238.42 and 107.28 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.78 : 238.42 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.78/238.42 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.78x = 238.42 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.78x = 25,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577.70/172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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