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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 237.40 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 237.40 and 113.12 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 237.40 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/237.40 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 237.40 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 26,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854.69/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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