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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 237.39 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 237.39 and 141.07 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 237.39 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/237.39 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 237.39 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 33,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488.33/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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