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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 237.51 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 237.51 and 102.15 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 237.51 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/237.51 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 237.51 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 24,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.65/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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