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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236 and 102.08 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 24,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.88/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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