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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 236.30 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 236.30 and 101.39 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 236.30 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/236.30 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 236.30 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 23,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956.77/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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