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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 237.86 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 237.86 and 106.82 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 237.86 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/237.86 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 237.86 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 25,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408.21/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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