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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.71 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.71 and 97.12 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.71 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.71 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.71 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 22,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891.12/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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