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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 238.70 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 238.70 and 95.36 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 238.70 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/238.70 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 238.70 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 22,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761.48/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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