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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 237.37 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 237.37 and 113.74 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 237.37 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/237.37 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 237.37 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 26,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.59/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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