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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 237.13 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 237.13 and 101.91 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 237.13 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/237.13 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 237.13 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 24,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.92/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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