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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 237.69 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 237.69 and 106.72 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 237.69 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/237.69 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 237.69 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 25,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366.28/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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