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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.51 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.51 and 101.43 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.51 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.51 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.51 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 23,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989.21/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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