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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 237.63 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 237.63 and 102.27 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 237.63 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/237.63 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 237.63 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 24,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302.42/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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