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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.07, 236.08 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.07, 236.08 and 93.45 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.07 : 236.08 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.07/236.08 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.07x = 236.08 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.07x = 22,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060.29/171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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