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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.88 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.88 and 101.06 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.88 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.88 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.88 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 23,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.03/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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