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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.55, 236.73 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.55, 236.73 and 101.62 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.55 : 236.73 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.55/236.73 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.55x = 236.73 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.55x = 24,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056.50/171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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