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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 237.97 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 237.97 and 102.50 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 237.97 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/237.97 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 237.97 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 24,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391.47/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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