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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 236.20 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 236.20 and 101.22 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 236.20 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/236.20 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 236.20 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 23,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907.21/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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