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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 237.49 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 237.49 and 113.05 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 237.49 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/237.49 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 237.49 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 26,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848.24/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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