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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 237.19 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 237.19 and 98.22 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 237.19 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/237.19 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 237.19 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 23,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,296.80/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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