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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.02, 236.02 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.02, 236.02 and 105.55 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.02 : 236.02 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.02/236.02 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.02x = 236.02 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.02x = 24,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,911.91/171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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