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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.07, 237.15 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.07, 237.15 and 139.26 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.07 : 237.15 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.07/237.15 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.07x = 237.15 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.07x = 33,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.51/172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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