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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 237.89 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 237.89 and 106.90 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 237.89 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/237.89 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 237.89 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 25,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.31/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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