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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 238.49 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 238.49 and 94.14 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 238.49 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/238.49 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 238.49 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 22,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452.53/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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