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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 236.72 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 236.72 and 105.97 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 236.72 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/236.72 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 236.72 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 25,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,086.42/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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