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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 237.10 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 237.10 and 98.12 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 237.10 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/237.10 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 237.10 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 23,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262.58/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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