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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.19, 237.67 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.19, 237.67 and 106.67 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.19 : 237.67 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.19/237.67 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.19x = 237.67 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.19x = 25,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352.59/172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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