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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.39, 236.48 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.39, 236.48 and 101.43 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.39 : 236.48 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.39/236.48 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.39x = 236.48 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.39x = 23,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.17/171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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