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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 237.99 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 237.99 and 106.90 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 237.99 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/237.99 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 237.99 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 25,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.60/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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