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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 238.41 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 238.41 and 106.45 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 238.41 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/238.41 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 238.41 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 25,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.49/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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