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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 236.05 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 236.05 and 101.15 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 236.05 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/236.05 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 236.05 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 23,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.91/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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