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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 238.60 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 238.60 and 94.21 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 238.60 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/238.60 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 238.60 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 22,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478.51/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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