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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.08 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.08 and 140.75 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.08 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.08 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.08 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 33,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368.61/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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