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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.80, 237.09 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.80, 237.09 and 101.83 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.80 : 237.09 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.80/237.09 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.80x = 237.09 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.80x = 24,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.87/171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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