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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172, 237.40 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172, 237.40 and 106.54 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 237.40 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/237.40 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 237.40 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 25,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292.60/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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