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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 237.65 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 237.65 and 112.37 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 237.65 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/237.65 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 237.65 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 26,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702.98/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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