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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 236 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 236 and 93.39 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 236 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/236 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 236 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 22,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040.04/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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