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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 237.98 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 237.98 and 145.28 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 237.98 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/237.98 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 237.98 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 34,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571.82/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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