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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 238.06 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 238.06 and 102.62 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 238.06 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/238.06 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 238.06 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 24,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430.06/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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