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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 236.14 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 236.14 and 112.85 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 236.14 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/236.14 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 236.14 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 26,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647.82/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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