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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 237.30 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 237.30 and 106.44 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 237.30 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/237.30 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 237.30 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 25,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258.21/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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