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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 237.36 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 237.36 and 102.08 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 237.36 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/237.36 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 237.36 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 24,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.71/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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