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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 237.84 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 237.84 and 94.72 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 237.84 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/237.84 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 237.84 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 22,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.73/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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