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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.81, 238.48 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.81, 238.48 and 99.14 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.81 : 238.48 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.81/238.48 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.81x = 238.48 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.81x = 23,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642.91/172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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