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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 236.21 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 236.21 and 101.28 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 236.21 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/236.21 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 236.21 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 23,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922.84/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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