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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 236.13 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 236.13 and 112.11 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 236.13 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/236.13 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 236.13 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 26,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.53/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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