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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 237.36 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 237.36 and 97.32 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 237.36 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/237.36 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 237.36 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 23,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099.25/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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