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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 235.96 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 235.96 and 144.93 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 235.96 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/235.96 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 235.96 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 34,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197.68/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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