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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 236.51 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 236.51 and 93.75 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 236.51 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/236.51 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 236.51 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 22,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.34/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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