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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 237.91 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 237.91 and 102.51 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 237.91 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/237.91 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 237.91 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 24,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.15/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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