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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 238.23 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 238.23 and 102.77 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 238.23 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/238.23 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 238.23 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 24,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.71/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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