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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 238.12 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 238.12 and 106.21 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 238.12 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/238.12 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 238.12 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 25,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290.73/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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