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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.59 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.59 and 102.23 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.59 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.59 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.59 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 24,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,288.83/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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