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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.68, 236.93 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.68, 236.93 and 98.01 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.68 : 236.93 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.68/236.93 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.68x = 236.93 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.68x = 23,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.02/171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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