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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.62, 236.83 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.62, 236.83 and 97.92 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.62 : 236.83 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.62/236.83 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.62x = 236.83 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.62x = 23,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.39/171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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