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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 237.32 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 237.32 and 113.84 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 237.32 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/237.32 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 237.32 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 27,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016.51/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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