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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.12 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.12 and 106.32 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.12 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.12 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.12 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 25,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210.60/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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