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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 238.64 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 238.64 and 99.26 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 238.64 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/238.64 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 238.64 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 23,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687.41/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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