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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 236.03 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 236.03 and 105.51 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 236.03 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/236.03 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 236.03 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 24,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,903.53/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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