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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.05, 236.05 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.05, 236.05 and 93.42 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.05 : 236.05 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.05/236.05 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.05x = 236.05 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.05x = 22,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051.82/171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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