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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 237.25 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 237.25 and 102.88 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 237.25 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/237.25 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 237.25 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 24,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.09/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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