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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.04, 237.34 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.04, 237.34 and 103 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.04 : 237.34 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.04/237.34 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.04x = 237.34 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.04x = 24,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,446.02/172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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