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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 236.08 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 236.08 and 105.56 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 236.08 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/236.08 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 236.08 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 24,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,920.60/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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