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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 238.77 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 238.77 and 106.61 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 238.77 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/238.77 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 238.77 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 25,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454.74/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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