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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.12, 237.55 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.12, 237.55 and 102.20 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.12 : 237.55 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.12/237.55 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.12x = 237.55 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.12x = 24,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277.61/172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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