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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 237.03 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 237.03 and 101.85 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 237.03 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/237.03 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 237.03 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 24,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,141.51/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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