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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 237.96 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 237.96 and 106.06 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 237.96 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/237.96 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 237.96 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 25,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.04/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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