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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 237.02 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 237.02 and 98.07 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 237.02 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/237.02 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 237.02 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 23,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244.55/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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