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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 238.08 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 238.08 and 106.23 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 238.08 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/238.08 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 238.08 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 25,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291.24/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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