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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.93 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.93 and 108.75 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.93 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.93 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.93 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 25,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.39/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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