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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 238.22 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 238.22 and 107.26 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 238.22 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/238.22 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 238.22 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 25,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.48/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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