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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 238.36 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 238.36 and 102.77 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 238.36 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/238.36 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 238.36 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 24,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496.26/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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