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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 236.90 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 236.90 and 97.99 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 236.90 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/236.90 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 236.90 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 23,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214.17/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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