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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 237.52 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 237.52 and 114.01 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 237.52 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/237.52 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 237.52 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 27,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079.66/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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