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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.22, 236.26 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.22, 236.26 and 102.22 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.22 : 236.26 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.22/236.26 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.22x = 236.26 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.22x = 24,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150.50/171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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