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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 237.07 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 237.07 and 101.81 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 237.07 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/237.07 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 237.07 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 24,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.48/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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