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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 237.99 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 237.99 and 102.51 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 237.99 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/237.99 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 237.99 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 24,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396.74/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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