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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.33, 236.46 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.33, 236.46 and 101.42 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.33 : 236.46 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.33/236.46 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.33x = 236.46 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.33x = 23,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980.08/171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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