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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.61, 237.91 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.61, 237.91 and 113.48 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.61 : 237.91 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.61/237.91 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.61x = 237.91 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.61x = 26,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.31/172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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