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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.47 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.47 and 106.71 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.47 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.47 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.47 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 25,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339.89/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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