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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.37, 237.91 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.37, 237.91 and 106.83 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.37 : 237.91 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.37/237.91 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.37x = 237.91 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.37x = 25,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415.93/172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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