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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 235.95 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 235.95 and 112.02 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 235.95 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/235.95 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 235.95 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 26,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431.12/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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