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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 238.49 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 238.49 and 107.37 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 238.49 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/238.49 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 238.49 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 25,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606.13/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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