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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 237.14 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 237.14 and 98.16 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 237.14 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/237.14 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 237.14 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 23,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277.66/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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