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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 236.42 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 236.42 and 105.86 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 236.42 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/236.42 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 236.42 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 25,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027.42/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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