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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 237.94 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 237.94 and 107.03 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 237.94 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/237.94 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 237.94 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 25,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.05/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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