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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 238.54 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 238.54 and 106.48 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 238.54 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/238.54 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 238.54 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 25,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.74/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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