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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 237.62 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 237.62 and 141.12 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 237.62 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/237.62 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 237.62 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 33,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.29/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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