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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.80 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.80 and 106.90 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.80 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.80 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.80 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 25,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420.82/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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