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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 237.88 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 237.88 and 113.36 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 237.88 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/237.88 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 237.88 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 26,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.08/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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