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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 236.61 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 236.61 and 101.55 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 236.61 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/236.61 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 236.61 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 24,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.75/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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