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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.91, 237.29 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.91, 237.29 and 102.91 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.91 : 237.29 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.91/237.29 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.91x = 237.29 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.91x = 24,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419.18/171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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