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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.13, 237.58 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.13, 237.58 and 113.99 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 237.58 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/237.58 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 237.58 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 27,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081.74/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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