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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.08, 236.22 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.08, 236.22 and 138.48 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.08 : 236.22 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.08/236.22 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.08x = 236.22 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.08x = 32,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.75/171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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