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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 238.54 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 238.54 and 95.23 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 238.54 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/238.54 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 238.54 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 22,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716.16/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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