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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.66, 236.64 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.66, 236.64 and 142.14 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.66 : 236.64 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.66/236.64 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.66x = 236.64 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.66x = 33,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636.01/171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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