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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 238.68 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 238.68 and 107.50 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 238.68 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/238.68 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 238.68 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 25,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.10/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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