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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.15 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.15 and 106.29 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.15 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.15 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.15 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 25,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206.67/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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