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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171, 236.12 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171, 236.12 and 112.91 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 236.12 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/236.12 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 236.12 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 26,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.56/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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