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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 236.81 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 236.81 and 106.21 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 236.81 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/236.81 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 236.81 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 25,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149.88/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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