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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 238.65 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 238.65 and 95.32 is: 131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 238.65 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/238.65 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 238.65 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 22,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748.12/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.53

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