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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.51 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.51 and 94.49 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.51 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.51 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.51 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 22,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.32/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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