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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 236.04 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 236.04 and 101.11 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 236.04 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/236.04 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 236.04 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 23,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866.00/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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