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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 238.68 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 238.68 and 94.28 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 238.68 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/238.68 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 238.68 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 22,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.56/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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