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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.87 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.87 and 105.53 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.87 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.87 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.87 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 24,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.92/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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