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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.86 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.86 and 97.93 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.86 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.86 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.86 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 23,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194.42/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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