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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.59 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.59 and 135.39 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.59 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.59 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.59 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 32,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.14/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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