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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 235.58 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 235.58 and 141.93 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 235.58 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/235.58 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 235.58 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 33,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,435.16/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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