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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 236.03 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 236.03 and 112.06 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 236.03 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/236.03 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 236.03 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 26,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449.24/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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