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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 238.56 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 238.56 and 140.56 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 238.56 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/238.56 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 238.56 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 33,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,531.99/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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