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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 237.78 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 237.78 and 148.08 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 237.78 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/237.78 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 237.78 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 35,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210.46/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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