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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 237.27 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 237.27 and 113.86 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 237.27 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/237.27 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 237.27 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 27,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015.56/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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