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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 238.22 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 238.22 and 106.26 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 238.22 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/238.22 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 238.22 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 25,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.26/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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