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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.44 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.44 and 105.72 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.44 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.44 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.44 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 25,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.16/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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