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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.14 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.14 and 106.34 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.14 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.14 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.14 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 25,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217.47/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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