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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.06, 236.07 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.06, 236.07 and 93.44 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.06 : 236.07 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.06/236.07 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.06x = 236.07 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.06x = 22,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057.79/171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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