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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 237.02 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 237.02 and 112.90 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 237.02 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/237.02 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 237.02 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 26,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759.71/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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