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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.41 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.41 and 135.46 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.41 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.41 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.41 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 32,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159.56/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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