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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 236.54 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 236.54 and 101.52 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 236.54 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/236.54 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 236.54 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 24,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011.85/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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