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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.21, 236.19 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.21, 236.19 and 112.26 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.21 : 236.19 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.21/236.19 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.21x = 236.19 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.21x = 26,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.69/171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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