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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.62 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.62 and 98.25 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.62 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.62 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.62 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 23,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443.22/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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