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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 237.15 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 237.15 and 106.39 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 237.15 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/237.15 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 237.15 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 25,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230.39/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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