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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 237.78 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 237.78 and 94.68 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 237.78 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/237.78 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 237.78 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 22,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513.01/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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