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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.64 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.64 and 102.99 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.64 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.64 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.64 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 24,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.02/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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