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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 236.24 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 236.24 and 93.56 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 236.24 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/236.24 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 236.24 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 22,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.44/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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