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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.19, 237.61 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.19, 237.61 and 101.32 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.19 : 237.61 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.19/237.61 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.19x = 237.61 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.19x = 24,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.39/172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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