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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.02 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.02 and 113.66 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.02 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.02 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.02 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 26,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,939.69/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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