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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 238.63 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 238.63 and 99.22 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 238.63 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/238.63 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 238.63 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 23,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.68/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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