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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.90 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.90 and 106.98 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.90 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.90 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.90 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 25,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450.54/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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