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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 235.99 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 235.99 and 93.37 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 235.99 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/235.99 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 235.99 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 22,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033.92/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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