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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.69, 236.88 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.69, 236.88 and 97.99 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.69 : 236.88 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.69/236.88 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.69x = 236.88 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.69x = 23,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211.87/171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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