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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 236.32 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 236.32 and 93.62 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 236.32 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/236.32 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 236.32 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 22,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124.90/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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