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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 236.03 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 236.03 and 112.86 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 236.03 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/236.03 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 236.03 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 26,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.35/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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