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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 237.51 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 237.51 and 102.17 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 237.51 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/237.51 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 237.51 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 24,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,265.80/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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