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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.27, 237.72 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.27, 237.72 and 106.76 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.27 : 237.72 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.27/237.72 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.27x = 237.72 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.27x = 25,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,378.99/172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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