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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.18 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.18 and 105.50 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.18 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.18 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.18 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 25,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022.49/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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