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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.19 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.19 and 105.63 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.19 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.19 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.19 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 24,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.04/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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