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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.31, 236.29 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.31, 236.29 and 102.27 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.31 : 236.29 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.31/236.29 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.31x = 236.29 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.31x = 24,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.38/171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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