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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.07, 236.09 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.07, 236.09 and 101.13 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.07 : 236.09 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.07/236.09 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.07x = 236.09 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.07x = 23,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.10/171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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