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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.48 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.48 and 132.81 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.48 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.48 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.48 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 31,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539.22/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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