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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.81 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.81 and 101.68 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.81 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.81 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.81 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 24,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078.84/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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