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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.86, 238.47 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.86, 238.47 and 107.31 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.86 : 238.47 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.86/238.47 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.86x = 238.47 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.86x = 25,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.22/172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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