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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.90 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.90 and 133.48 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.90 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.90 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.90 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 31,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754.89/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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