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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.48 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.48 and 97.44 is: 134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.48 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.48 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.48 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 23,140.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.05/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.44

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