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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 238.56 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 238.56 and 135.48 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 238.56 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/238.56 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 238.56 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 32,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320.11/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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