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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 238.26 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 238.26 and 106.26 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 238.26 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/238.26 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 238.26 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 25,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.51/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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