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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 237.99 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 237.99 and 131.01 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 237.99 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/237.99 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 237.99 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 31,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.07/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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