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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 237.94 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 237.94 and 102.54 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 237.94 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/237.94 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 237.94 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 24,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,398.37/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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