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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.98, 237.33 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.98, 237.33 and 105.59 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.98 : 237.33 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.98/237.33 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.98x = 237.33 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.98x = 25,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058.49/171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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