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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 237.33 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 237.33 and 139.46 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 237.33 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/237.33 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 237.33 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 33,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.86/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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