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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 238.48 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 238.48 and 95.20 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 238.48 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/238.48 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 238.48 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 22,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.30/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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