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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 237.69 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 237.69 and 135.45 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 237.69 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/237.69 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 237.69 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 32,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195.11/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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