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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.52 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.52 and 94.48 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.52 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.52 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.52 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 22,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440.89/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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