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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.52 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.52 and 105.93 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.52 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.52 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.52 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 25,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054.56/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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