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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 237.42 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 237.42 and 97.36 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 237.42 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/237.42 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 237.42 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 23,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115.21/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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