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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.40 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.40 and 106.50 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.40 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.40 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.40 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 25,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,283.10/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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