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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 235.98 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 235.98 and 101.09 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 235.98 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/235.98 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 235.98 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 23,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855.22/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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