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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.21, 236.32 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.21, 236.32 and 101.35 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.21 : 236.32 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.21/236.32 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.21x = 236.32 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.21x = 23,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.07/171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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