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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.63 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.63 and 99.26 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.63 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.63 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.63 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 23,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,686.41/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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