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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.35, 236.42 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.35, 236.42 and 101.37 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.35 : 236.42 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.35/236.42 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.35x = 236.42 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.35x = 23,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.11/171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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