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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 238.76 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 238.76 and 107.48 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 238.76 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/238.76 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 238.76 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 25,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.92/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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