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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 238.56 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 238.56 and 95.26 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 238.56 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/238.56 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 238.56 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 22,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.23/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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