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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 237.64 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 237.64 and 103.22 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 237.64 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/237.64 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 237.64 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 24,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529.20/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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