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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 236.38 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 236.38 and 101.41 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 236.38 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/236.38 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 236.38 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 23,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970.52/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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