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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 236.61 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 236.61 and 105.86 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 236.61 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/236.61 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 236.61 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 25,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046.62/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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