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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.07 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.07 and 101.87 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.07 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.07 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.07 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 24,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150.32/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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