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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 237.99 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 237.99 and 106.86 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 237.99 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/237.99 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 237.99 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 25,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431.61/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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