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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 237.72 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 237.72 and 110.15 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 237.72 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/237.72 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 237.72 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 26,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,183.67/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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