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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.06 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.06 and 101.86 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.06 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.06 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.06 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 24,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.93/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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