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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.93, 238.65 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.93, 238.65 and 94.25 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.93 : 238.65 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.93/238.65 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.93x = 238.65 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.93x = 22,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492.76/172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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