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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.66 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.66 and 102.30 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.66 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.66 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.66 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 24,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313.92/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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