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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 238.18 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 238.18 and 107.21 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 238.18 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/238.18 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 238.18 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 25,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535.28/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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