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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 236.48 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 236.48 and 109.14 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 236.48 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/236.48 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 236.48 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 25,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808.88/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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