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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.03, 235.92 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.03, 235.92 and 97.32 is: 134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.03 : 235.92 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.03/235.92 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.03x = 235.92 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.03x = 22,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.73/171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.24

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