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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 236.64 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 236.64 and 101.60 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 236.64 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/236.64 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 236.64 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 24,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042.62/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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