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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 236.05 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 236.05 and 140.10 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 236.05 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/236.05 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 236.05 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 33,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.61/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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