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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 236.55 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 236.55 and 101.51 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 236.55 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/236.55 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 236.55 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 24,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012.19/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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