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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 235.96 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 235.96 and 102 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 235.96 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/235.96 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 235.96 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 24,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.92/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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