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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 238.12 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 238.12 and 101.68 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 238.12 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/238.12 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 238.12 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 24,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.09/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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