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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.19, 237.63 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.19, 237.63 and 132.89 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.19 : 237.63 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.19/237.63 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.19x = 237.63 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.19x = 31,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,578.65/172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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