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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.16, 236.10 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.16, 236.10 and 105.62 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.16 : 236.10 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.16/236.10 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.16x = 236.10 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.16x = 24,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936.88/171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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