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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 236.15 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 236.15 and 141.60 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 236.15 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/236.15 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 236.15 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 33,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438.84/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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