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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.50, 236.63 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.50, 236.63 and 101.51 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.50 : 236.63 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.50/236.63 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.50x = 236.63 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.50x = 24,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.70/171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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