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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 236.37 and 100.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 236.37 and 100.43 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 236.37 = 100.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/236.37 = 100.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 236.37 × 100.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 23,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738.64/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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