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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.32 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.32 and 124.83 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.32 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.32 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.32 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 29,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,624.50/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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