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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 237.92 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 237.92 and 135.84 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 237.92 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/237.92 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 237.92 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 32,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.05/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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