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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.90 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.90 and 108.80 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.90 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.90 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.90 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 25,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,665.92/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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