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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 237.75 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 237.75 and 106.79 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 237.75 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/237.75 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 237.75 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 25,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,389.32/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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