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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 237.96 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 237.96 and 106.97 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 237.96 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/237.96 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 237.96 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 25,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.39/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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