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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.72, 237.05 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.72, 237.05 and 106.27 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.72 : 237.05 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.72/237.05 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.72x = 237.05 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.72x = 25,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.30/171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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