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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 235.90 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 235.90 and 101.07 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 235.90 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/235.90 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 235.90 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 23,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842.41/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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