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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 237.19 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 237.19 and 98.23 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 237.19 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/237.19 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 237.19 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 23,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299.17/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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