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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 238.56 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 238.56 and 113.88 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 238.56 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/238.56 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 238.56 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 27,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.21/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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