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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 236.52 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 236.52 and 105.98 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 236.52 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/236.52 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 236.52 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 25,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065.21/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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