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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 237.48 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 237.48 and 102.14 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 237.48 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/237.48 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 237.48 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 24,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.21/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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