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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.10, 237.48 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.10, 237.48 and 113.96 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.10 : 237.48 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.10/237.48 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.10x = 237.48 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.10x = 27,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.39/172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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