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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.72 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.72 and 133.60 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.72 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.72 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.72 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 31,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,759.39/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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