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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.55 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.55 and 106.63 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.55 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.55 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.55 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 25,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329.96/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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