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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 237.87 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 237.87 and 113.45 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 237.87 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/237.87 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 237.87 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 26,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.35/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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