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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 238.50 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 238.50 and 99.15 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 238.50 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/238.50 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 238.50 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 23,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647.33/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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