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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 237.22 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 237.22 and 101.97 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 237.22 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/237.22 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 237.22 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 24,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.32/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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