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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 237.14 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 237.14 and 105.44 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 237.14 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/237.14 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 237.14 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 25,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002.86/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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