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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 237.83 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 237.83 and 106.79 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 237.83 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/237.83 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 237.83 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 25,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,396.14/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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