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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.68 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.68 and 106.74 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.68 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.68 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.68 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 25,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.43/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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