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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 237.38 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 237.38 and 106.48 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 237.38 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/237.38 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 237.38 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 25,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276.22/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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