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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 236.84 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 236.84 and 106.11 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 236.84 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/236.84 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 236.84 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 25,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130.56/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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