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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.07, 237.35 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.07, 237.35 and 109.88 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.07 : 237.35 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.07/237.35 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.07x = 237.35 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.07x = 26,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078.28/172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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