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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 237.62 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 237.62 and 102.26 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 237.62 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/237.62 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 237.62 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 24,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297.32/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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