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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 237.81 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 237.81 and 102.43 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 237.81 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/237.81 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 237.81 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 24,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358.88/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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