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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.79 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.79 and 140.14 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.79 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.79 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.79 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 33,464.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.03/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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