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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 237.76 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 237.76 and 103.26 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 237.76 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/237.76 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 237.76 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 24,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551.10/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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