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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 238.71 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 238.71 and 99.25 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 238.71 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/238.71 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 238.71 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 23,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690.53/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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