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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 237.66 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 237.66 and 106.74 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 237.66 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/237.66 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 237.66 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 25,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.83/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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