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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 238.59 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 238.59 and 94.21 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 238.59 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/238.59 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 238.59 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 22,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.37/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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