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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 237.86 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 237.86 and 106.87 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 237.86 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/237.86 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 237.86 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 25,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420.10/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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