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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 237.56 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 237.56 and 94.53 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 237.56 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/237.56 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 237.56 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 22,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.55/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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