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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 238.68 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 238.68 and 99.27 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 238.68 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/238.68 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 238.68 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 23,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,693.76/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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