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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 238.71 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 238.71 and 99.29 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 238.71 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/238.71 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 238.71 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 23,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.76/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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