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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 238.72 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 238.72 and 107.49 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 238.72 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/238.72 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 238.72 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 25,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.34/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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