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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 237.60 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 237.60 and 114.08 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 237.60 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/237.60 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 237.60 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 27,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.22/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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