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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 238.11 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 238.11 and 103.50 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 238.11 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/238.11 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 238.11 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 24,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644.39/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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