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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 237.47 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 237.47 and 134.64 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 237.47 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/237.47 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 237.47 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 31,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971.44/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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