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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 238.71 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 238.71 and 107.42 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 238.71 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/238.71 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 238.71 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 25,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641.03/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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