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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 237.94 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 237.94 and 139.73 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 237.94 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/237.94 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 237.94 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 33,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245.82/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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