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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.60 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.60 and 113.94 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.60 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.60 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.60 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 27,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072.14/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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