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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.11, 236.10 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.11, 236.10 and 96.41 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.11 : 236.10 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.11/236.10 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.11x = 236.10 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.11x = 22,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763.12/171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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