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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.61, 236.81 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.61, 236.81 and 101.65 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.61 : 236.81 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.61/236.81 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.61x = 236.81 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.61x = 24,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,071.23/171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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